In a rare personal post, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took to social media to share a heartfelt sentiment about one of life’s simplest yet most ‘peak life experience,’ parenthood. “Watching a baby grow is such a ridiculously great peak life experience,” Altman wrote on X, offering a glimpse into a softer, more human side of the tech entrepreneur known for steering the global AI revolution. While Altman is typically associated with trailblazing artificial intelligence and the future of human-computer interaction, this moment of reflection resonated widely with followers, many of whom praised the sincerity of the post.
watching a baby grow is such a ridiculously great peak life experience
— Sam Altman (@sama) July 6, 2025
— Sam Altman (@sama) In February, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the birth of his first child with partner Oliver Mulherin. In an emotional social media post, Altman stated that his son had been born prematurely and is currently undergoing treatment in the neonatal intensive care unit.Altman wrote, “Welcome to the world, little guy! He came early and is going to be in the NICU for a while. He is doing well, and it’s really nice to be in a little bubble taking care of him. I have never felt such love.”
‘You’re doing the right thing”
The internet erupted with mixed reactions on the post. A user said, “You’re doing the right thing. Consciousness is a seed from which our souls grow: nurture it. Teach them the value of the fruit they yield. People may criticize you, but you have my support. I promise.” Another added, “Not for a baby without its mother. There is an outrageous stress so apparent with a newborn and young baby when it can’t be with, connect to, and soothe itself with its mother. The oxytocin released in a baby disappears when it can’t breastfeed or lay against and with its.” “I’ve had 6 children and it’s been an absolute privilege to be their mum, share in their story, care for them, watch their character unfold and develop and guide them as best I can,” noted another.
